Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager

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Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Test Engineering Manager to lead the development and execution of the end-to-end manufacturing test strategy for next-generation AI server platforms and datacenter infrastructure. This role is responsible for defining and driving the manufacturing test architecture from L6 board assembly through L11 rack-level integration and final system validation , ensuring world-class product quality, manufacturability, and production scalability.

This leader will manage a team of 3–5 Manufacturing Test Engineers while partnering closely with Hardware, Firmware, Platform, Validation, Quality, Operations, and Joint Design Manufacturing (JDM) partners. The role owns the manufacturing test strategy, test coverage, factory test infrastructure, manufacturing capacity planning, and continuous improvement of manufacturing quality.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Test Strategy

• Define and own the end-to-end manufacturing test strategy from L6 board assembly through L11 rack integration .
• Develop standardized manufacturing test methodologies that optimize quality, throughput, cost of test, and scalability across multiple products and JDM sites.
• Establish manufacturing test standards, best practices, and engineering processes that support high-volume server manufacturing.

Technical Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3–5 Manufacturing Test Engineers supporting multiple hardware programs.
• Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and ensure successful execution of manufacturing test deliverables.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the primary technical escalation point for manufacturing test and production issues.

Cross-Functional Engineering Collaboration

• Partner with Hardware, Platform, Firmware, Validation, Reliability, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure manufacturing test coverage aligns with product design intent and customer quality expectations.
• Lead Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) reviews to ensure products are optimized for efficient, high-quality manufacturing.
• Own manufacturing test coverage reviews across board, subsystem, system, and rack levels, ensuring comprehensive structural and functional defect detection.

JDM Partnership & Manufacturing Execution

• Serve as the primary technical interface with JDM partners for manufacturing test strategy, implementation, and production readiness.
• Lead technical reviews covering manufacturing readiness, test coverage, infrastructure, yield performance, capacity planning, and corrective actions.
• Review and approve manufacturing test plans and ensure consistent execution across manufacturing sites.

Manufacturing Infrastructure & Capacity Planning

• Define the manufacturing test infrastructure required to support high-volume pr

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• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification.

Success Measures

• Deployment of a scalable manufacturing test strategy spanning L6 through L11 .
• Comprehensive manufacturing test coverage aligned with product design intent and customer quality objectives.
• Robust manufacturing test infrastructure and capacity supporting production volume without constraining throughput.
• Improved first-pass yield, reduced manufacturing escapes, and shorter test cycle times.
• Strong technical partnerships with internal engineering organizations and JDM manufacturing partners.
• Continuous improvement of manufacturing quality through effective integration of field and data center feedback into manufacturing test strategies.

We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We are an equal opportunity employer and want to build a work environment where everyone is happy, productive and respectful so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, just let us know.

USA Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, Graphcore offers flexible working and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing and financial future. Our benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), disability and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, commuter benefits, wellness services and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences; we're committed to building an inclusive work environment that makes Graphcore a great home for everyone. We offer an equal opportunity process and understand that there are visible and invisible differences in all of us. We can provide a flexible approach to interview and encourage you to chat to us if you require any reasonable adjustments.